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Rita M. Holguin

6/25/2019

Rita M. Holguin, 89, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully Saturday June 22, 2019 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 26, 2019 beginning at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with a rosary to follow at 6 o’clock led by Irma Jaurequi. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place Thursday June 27, 2019 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor, officiating.

Rita was born May 22, 1930 to Andrea Perez and Mateo Martinez in Columbus, New Mexico. Rita married Felix M. Holguin on November 10, 1947 in Deming. Together they raised their 6 children in a loving and caring home. She enjoyed watching television, attending her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren activities. Rita will be remembered for the humble person she was and her conversations with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Felix Holguin of the home; children, Fernando Holguin and wife Rosa, Priscilla Porras and husband Raul, Ernest Holguin, Lydia Dominguez and Richard Holguin and wife Lupe all of Deming; step-mother, Higinia Martinez of Deming; daughter-in-law, Francisca Holguin of Deming; brother, Armando Martinez of Columbus; sisters, Socorro Gonzales of El Paso and Estela Casas of Deming; 27 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents, Mateo and Andrea Martinez; son, Robert Holguin; siblings, Rosemary Porras, Lala DeLira, Patsy Arenibas, Josie Parra, Mateo, Juan and Ramon Martinez, Carmen Maynes, Paula Miller and Agustina Jaurequi; great-granddaughter, Jazmyne Rose Holguin.

Serving as pallbearers will be Fernando Holguin, Fernie Holguin Jr., Richard Holguin, Anthony LaBadie, Robert Joseph Holguin and Ariel Holguin. Honorary bearers are her grandchildren.

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Hector Dominguez Ochoa

6/19/2019

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HECTOR DOMINGUEZ OCHOA, 69, a lifelong resident of Deming passed away Saturday June 8, 2019.

A memorial service will be Monday June 24, 2019 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Inurnment with honors will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Hector was born August 13, 1949 in Deming. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and locally worked as a Security Officer. Hector was a former member of the Sheriff’s Reserves.

He is survived by his brothers, Ricardo Perez and Ramon Perez both of Deming and numerous extended family members.

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Lavon A. Carnagey

6/18/2019

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Lavon A. Carnagey, 65, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.

Lavon was born on July 22, 1953 in Pointe A La Hache, Louisiana to Alzec Autin and Daisy Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Boudreaux and Seth Carnagey both of Deming, NM; one daughter, Ericka C. Boudreaux of Deming, NM; three brothers, Norman Sanamo, Eric Curole and Greg Gisclair; one sister, Kathy Galliano, four grandchildren, Renee Michelle Boudreaux, Triston Paul Griffin, Elizabeth Nicole Griffin and Jimi Cornett; five great grandchildren, Kaden, Hailey, Addison, Joseph and Isaac. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, Pau; Randall Carnagey and Caleb Joshua Boudreaux.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 11am – 12:30pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

A gravesite service will then be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 2pm where she will be intern with her husband.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

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Hector Nunez Casillas

6/18/2019

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HECTOR NUNEZ CASILLAS, 84, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Visitation will be Friday morning, June 21, 2019 from 9 to 11 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:15 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor officiating. Cremation will follow at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Hector was born February 14, 1935 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Fernando and Ysabel Nunez Casillas. He worked for Porter Oil for many years from which he had retired. Hector loved spending time with his family and being the conversationalist he was, he always began new friendships every where he went. He loved telling jokes and making people smile. Hector was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ida Arrey Casillas of the home; children, Barbara (Danny) Gonzales, Jesse (Diana) Escarcida, Eddie (Delilah) Casillas all of Deming, Bobby Casillas of Albuquerque, and Jessie Casillas of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Chelsea, Jory, Fernando, Eddie Jr., Santana, Vicente, Yvonne, Jessica, Myra, Daniel, Michael and Ryan; 26 great grandchildren; sister, Graciela Jimenez of Deming and many nieces and nephews. Hector was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Patsy Casillas, brother Alberto Casillas, sisters Nellie Martinez and Ramona Casillas.

The family wants to extend a very special thank you to the staff and residents of Willow Manor Assisted Living for their care and companionship.

Pallbearers will be Daniel A. Gonzales, Ernie Aguirre, Raul Jimenez, Santana Casillas, Fernando Casillas, and Benji Jimenez. Honorary bearers are Manuel Milo Sr., Ramon Chavez, Pee Wee Newton, Sonny Reyes and Ben Escarsega.

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Valentina H. Porter

6/16/2019

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Valentina H. Porter, 85, longtime Deming resident passed away Thursday June 6, 2019 at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 19, 2019 at 5 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with a rosary to follow at 7 o’clock. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place Thursday June 20, 2019 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor officiating.

Valentina was born April 9, 1934 to Francisca Madrid and Bruno Holguin in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico. She will be remembered for the loving care and kindness she gave to her family. Her home cooked meals were always a favorite and special unconditional love for her family meant very much to all. Her favorite past times were the opportunity to gamble and sew special items for the family.

She is survived by her 7 children, Margaret P. Reza, Luis Porter, Benny Porter, Dolores P. Quarrell (Juan Sanchez), Yolanda Villa, Ribogerto Holguin and Maria Acosta all of Deming; 2 brothers, Felix Holguin (Rita) and Inocente Holguin (Esperanza); 3 sisters, Cassie Espinoza, Petra Grado and Higinia Armendariz; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bruno and Francisca Holguin; husband, Guadalupe Porter; 2 sons, Guadalupe Porter Jr. and Jimmy Porter; husband, Eusebio “Chevo” Holguin.

Serving as pallbearers are Luis Porter, Benny Porter, Rigoberto Holguin, Benny V. Porter, Santos Roman Porter, Christopher R. Quarrell, Julian A. Villa and Inocente Holguin Jr.

Honorary bearers will be Gabriel O. Reza, Marcoantonio Holguin, Andres Esparza and Santiago Porter.

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Margaret (Peggy) E. Machado

6/10/2019

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    Margaret (Peggy) E. Machado, 90 a resident of Deming, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Willow Manor Assisted Living Center in Deming.
   A memorial service will be this Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 10 o’clock at Willow Manor. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and internment will be at the Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Silver City, New Mexico.
    Peggy was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 19, 1928 to Francis and Sarah (Allen) Dugdale.
She graduated from Dominican Academy in Fall River in 1946 and married her husband, Richard Machado, after his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Throughout her adult life she pursued    increasingly responsible positions in the insurance industry.
   She and her husband were residents of Deming since May, 2005 having previously lived in Palm Bay, Florida. Her husband predeceased her in March, 2011. She is survived by her brother-in-law Bruce.
    Locally she was active in several Baptist churches. In lieu of flowers her family requests that memorial contributions be made to either the First Christian Church, 119 W. Maple Street, Deming, NM 88030 or the Ambercare Hospice of Deming [EM1] .
   Friends and acquaintances may sign the online guest book by visiting www.bacasfuneralchapels.com, or sending a card c/o Baca’s Funeral Chapels, 811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone (575) 546-9671.
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John Nowosadko, Jr.

6/10/2019

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John Nowosadko, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2019 at his home. He and his wife Signe retired to Deming in 2003. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany and Vietnam, and had attained rank of Captain. He was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

From an early age, he took a keen interest in the natural world. His favorite pastime was fishing. He sought a variety of species, but his favorites were trout—from the jewel-like native brook trout to the brawny sea-run brown trout. He tied his own flies and built his own rods. Later, he took up surfcasting and constructed long-range casting rods in pursuit of bluefish and striped bass.

He spent many hours in the outdoors with his family, hiking and picking berries and nuts. He introduced them to many wild edibles, including pokeweed, milkweed pods, cattail pollen spikes, and cowslips (marsh marigolds). After moving with his wife to New Mexico, he enjoyed hiking in the Florida Mountains and the open desert and arroyos.

After leaving the Army, he wore many hats, including automotive parts and service manager, warranty administrator, school board chairman, selectman (town councilman), volunteer fireman, and custom fishing rod builder.

He is survived by his wife Signe of 53 years, son Michael (Nancy) and daughter Gail, siblings Arlene (Bob), Nick, and Alice (Skip).

John’s family is deeply grateful for all the kindness, love, and support of so many people: the VA home care team, Ambercare Home Health and Hospice, all the caregivers who provided such kind and patient care to John, and many wonderful neighbors and friends. We could not have done this without you.

A memorial service will be held at Baca’s Funeral Chapels on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association of New Mexico (2309 Renard Place SE, Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM 87106); Paralyzed Veterans of America (PO Box 1105, Albuquerque, NM 87103); or Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign (PO Box 303, Prince Station, New York, NY 10012-0006 (make check payable to Veterans for Peace/VAORRC).

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Rita M. Holguin

Hector Dominguez Ochoa

Lavon A. Carnagey

Hector Nunez Casillas

Valentina H. Porter

Margaret (Peggy) E. Machado

John Nowosadko, Jr.

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